Kendra Duff
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
To obtain a career where I can utilize my skills and abilities while learning and expanding my knowledge within the safety, medical, transportation, or administrative role. I am a self-starter who is able to project a professional positive image, manage time efficiently, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks, while thriving in chaotic environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver/Coach
Comstock Public Schools
Kalamazoo, Michigan
04.2025 - Current
- Transported students safely on Comstock Public Schools routes and activity trips.
- Inspected bus systems before trips, following district transportation safety procedures.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced bus rules during daily routes.
Correction Officer
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department
Kalamazoo
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Searched detainees and inspected cells for contraband and safety hazards.
- Enforced jail rules and corrected disruptive behavior professionally.
- Monitored inmate housing units at Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department jail.
- Escorted inmates for transportation to appointments to courts, medical visits, and recreation areas.
- Maintained custody logs and incident reports for sheriff's department records.
Department Technician
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Completed data entry for payroll and business accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
- Facilitated daily care tasks for nurses and care assistants, enhancing patient support.
- Data entry, payroll, and business accounts.
Education
Corrections Academy - Criminal Justice
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI 02.2023 - 05.2023
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Safety procedures
- Defensive driving expert
- Route planning
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Multi-line phone management
- Records management
- Medical scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Focus group participation
Certification
CPR - American Heart Association for HealthCare Providers
VOLUNTEER WORK
NAACP member and Comstock Public Schools Volunteer
Timeline
Bus Driver/Coach
Comstock Public Schools
04.2025 - Current
Corrections Academy - Criminal Justice
Kellogg Community College
02.2023 - 05.2023
Correction Officer
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department
08.2022 - 02.2024
Department Technician
Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2022
Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma -
Everest Institute